Latest News – September 23

Fly-In Success at America’s Highest Airport in Leadville

The 8th Annual Fly-In/Drive-In was a big success on Sept. 17. The fall colors set the backdrop as planes came and went, with visitors getting a rare, up-close and personal view of an American airport at work. Good job to airport staff and Lake County Public works crew for breakfast. Photo: Leadville Today/Danielle Orcutt. MORE PHOTOS.

One Week and Counting on Cooper’s Pre-Season Pass

The 2016/17 season at Ski Cooper is right around the corner! Photo: Brennan Ruegg/Leadville Today.

The clock is ticking on Ski Cooper’s Pre-Season Pass sale which ends this month; that’s just one week away! Enjoy all that Cooper has to offer with no limitations and no restrictions for the entire 2016-17 ski season! Enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere, and the wallet-friendly pricing.

Plus, take advantage of all of the additional benefits of their season pass, including discounts at Cooper establishments, and FREE SKIING (3 days) at many of their partner resorts. Join the Cooper Family now!

The 2016-17 sale pricing ends September 30, 2016. Order now for the best prices! Regular season rates begin on October 1st. Adult Pre-season Passes are $279 ($399), Child: $135 ($175), and Senior only $249 ($299). There are other military and age discounts, check out all the details at the Cooper website.

Cooper’s Job Fair, Annual Meeting Set for October 22

From Ski Patrol to ski lift ops, Cooper’s Job Fair is set for October 22, out at the lodge from 9 a.m. – noon. Photo: Brennan Ruegg/Leadville Today

In other Cooper news, the Annual Cooper Community Meeting will take place on October 22 – from 1 – 3 p.m. upstairs at the lodge. Chairman of the Board John Clapper and President/GM Dan Torsell will make presentations, and refreshments will be provided. It’s always a great opportunity to get up-to-date on the “state of Cooper” and to enjoy a bit of socializing.

Also job-seekers should note the same date for if you’re looking for a great winter job. Cooper’s annual job fair wil be Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to high noon out at the lodge. There will be a number of different positions and areas of operation that Ski Cooper will be hiring for the 2016-17 season, including lift operators, to food service to race development. Of course, applicants can check out the complete list of job openings, as well as apply online, at ski cooper.com.